Postinternet Art and Its Afterlives

This book explores the impact of recent internet culture on contemporary art, presenting a definition of the 'postinternet art movement and analyzing works by artists such as Petra Cortright, Jon Rafman, Jordan Wolfson, DIS, Amalia Ulman, and Thomas Ruff. It will be of interest to scholars working in art history, contemporary art, and digital culture.

Format: Hardback
Length: 182 pages
Publication date: 19 December 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Focusing on the 'postinternet art of the 2010s, this comprehensive volume delves into the profound influence of recent internet culture on the formal and conceptual dimensions of contemporary art. The 'postinternet art movement, characterized by its fragmented and loosely defined nature, both in terms of form and politics, has faced significant criticism for this reason. This study aims to provide a much-needed critical framework for this period of artistic activity, which has exerted and continues to exert a significant impact on contemporary culture. The book offers a vivid portrayal of the art and culture created within and against the constraints of the online experience, encompassing a diverse range of works by artists such as Petra Cortright, Jon Rafman, Jordan Wolfson, DIS, Amalia Ulman, and Thomas Ruff. Additionally, it presents fresh analyses of case studies drawn from the vibrant online worlds of the 2010s, including vaporwave, anonymous image board culture, 'irony bros and 'edgelords, viral extreme sports stunts, and GIFs.

This book will appeal to scholars engaged in the fields of art history, contemporary art, and digital culture, providing valuable insights into the evolving landscape of artistic expression in the digital age.

Weight: 508g
Dimension: 246 x 174 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032182360